Qualifying updates, milestone announcements, friendly match details, and the journey to the 2026 World Cup.
Morocco sealed their place in the quarter-finals following a hard-fought 1-0 win against Tanzania, with Brahim Díaz netting the match-winning goal.
Comoros were unable to match Morocco's high quality as goals from Brahim Díaz and Ayoub El Kaabi proved decisive in a clinical opening match performance.
One of the favourites of the tournament defeated Cameroon 2-0 with their goals coming from Brahim Díaz and Ismail Saibari.
Morocco marked their spot in the final after defeating Nigeria on penalties.
A final that was not short of controversy did not go in the way of Morocco. Brahim Diaz missed a crucial penalty kick following a series of events prior that included the Senegal team walking off the pitch. In extra time Senegal managed to snatch a goal and defended with grit to get it over the line.
Morocco coach Walid Regragui has quit his position after only 3 months in charge of the team. Mohamed Ouahbi has been appointed as the new coach. It is a bold move from the Moroccan Football Association as it is Ouahbi's first appointment at this level of the game.
Following the controversy in the final match against Senegal, CAF has declared Morocco as the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following the appeal. This is an unprecedented decision from CAF and has been met with mixed reactions from the footballing world.
In a commanding pre-tournament friendly, Morocco put on an impressive attacking display against Madagascar, winning 4-0. The Atlas Lions showed their firepower ahead of the World Cup, giving coach Walid Regragui plenty of confidence in his squad depth.
Morocco's final friendly before the tournament was against Norway which ended in a 1-1 draw. Morocco had the chances to take the game however failed to capitalise and Odegaard was able to earn Norway a draw.
Aguerd and Ezzalzouli were replaced due to injuries before the nations clash against Brazil. The experienced players were replaced by Marwane Saadane and Amine Sbaï.
Morocco finished second in Group C to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.